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Merlin in north Berkeley
This morning at about 8AM there was a Merlin in north Berkeley, perched near Hinkel Park and then in flight towards Tilden. Photos for id purposes: https://www.flickr.com/photos/99583878@N06/507850402
This morning at about 8AM there was a Merlin in north Berkeley, perched near Hinkel Park and then in flight towards Tilden. Photos for id purposes: https://www.flickr.com/photos/99583878@N06/507850402
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Lee Friedman
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Red Crossbills in May?
Yesterday I saw and photographed a pair of Red Crossbills on restricted EBMUD land (no trail access, sorry) in the conifers on the east side of the San Pablo Reservoir. The pair, one male and the othe
Yesterday I saw and photographed a pair of Red Crossbills on restricted EBMUD land (no trail access, sorry) in the conifers on the east side of the San Pablo Reservoir. The pair, one male and the othe
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Lee Friedman
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Black-headed Grosbeaks back in force at Tilden Nature Area
Yesterday at the Tilden Nature Area Black-headed Grosbeaks were singing loudly from multiple places, but especially by Wildcat Creek Trail in the vicinity of Jewel Lake. When they arrive they have to
Yesterday at the Tilden Nature Area Black-headed Grosbeaks were singing loudly from multiple places, but especially by Wildcat Creek Trail in the vicinity of Jewel Lake. When they arrive they have to
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Lee Friedman
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Birding is now prohibited in California
I think it is not clear yet whether the Governor's order will be consistent or inconsistent with the earlier county orders that explicitly do allow some outdoor activities as long as proper social dis
I think it is not clear yet whether the Governor's order will be consistent or inconsistent with the earlier county orders that explicitly do allow some outdoor activities as long as proper social dis
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Lee Friedman
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Cassin's Finch at Tilden Botanical Gardens
Birders, This morning at approximately 10:30AM, I saw what I believe to be a Cassin’s Finch at the Tilden Botanical Gardens. It was sitting on a tree top near the center of the Garden. It had the dist
Birders, This morning at approximately 10:30AM, I saw what I believe to be a Cassin’s Finch at the Tilden Botanical Gardens. It was sitting on a tree top near the center of the Garden. It had the dist
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Lee Friedman
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Tilden Vollmer Peak--FOS Townsend's Warblers
This morning at about 9:30AM I saw at least three, perhaps as many as five, FOS Townsend's Warblers in the pines on both sides of the Seaview Trail in the Vollmer Peak area of Tilden Regional Park. Ph
This morning at about 9:30AM I saw at least three, perhaps as many as five, FOS Townsend's Warblers in the pines on both sides of the Seaview Trail in the Vollmer Peak area of Tilden Regional Park. Ph
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Lee Friedman
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Jewel Lake at Tilden: Pygmy Nuthatch, Swainson's Thrush, and Warbling Vireo
There are three different sightings mentioned briefly here, all at Jewel Lake. 1. Alan Kaplan led another excellent GGAS walk yesterday, which led to some terrific views of Pygmy Nuthatches. Here are
There are three different sightings mentioned briefly here, all at Jewel Lake. 1. Alan Kaplan led another excellent GGAS walk yesterday, which led to some terrific views of Pygmy Nuthatches. Here are
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Lee Friedman
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Arrowhead Marsh--many wintering species still present in breeding plumages
Friday at Arrowhead Marsh (MLK Regional Shoreline) Dunlins, Short-billed Dowitchers and Spotted Sandpipers were still present and in breeding plumages, making them somewhat easier to identify (Dunlins
Friday at Arrowhead Marsh (MLK Regional Shoreline) Dunlins, Short-billed Dowitchers and Spotted Sandpipers were still present and in breeding plumages, making them somewhat easier to identify (Dunlins
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Lee Friedman
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3rd egg arrived at UC Berkeley Peregrine Falcon nest
Earlier this morning on the UC Berkeley Peregrine Falcon nest, there were only two eggs. But at 11:38AM I saw clearly a third egg, just as Alan Fish correctly predicted last night at the GGAS talk. Ne
Earlier this morning on the UC Berkeley Peregrine Falcon nest, there were only two eggs. But at 11:38AM I saw clearly a third egg, just as Alan Fish correctly predicted last night at the GGAS talk. Ne
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Lee Friedman
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Richmond: Snow Goose & Eurasian Wigeons continue, oyster-harvesting Oystercatchers
Tuesday at the Richmond Marina the Snow Goose with the 8 Greater White-fronted Geese continue in the lawn areas. At Miller-Knox, two Eurasian Wigeons continue in the pond. Also, the Black Oystercatche
Tuesday at the Richmond Marina the Snow Goose with the 8 Greater White-fronted Geese continue in the lawn areas. At Miller-Knox, two Eurasian Wigeons continue in the pond. Also, the Black Oystercatche
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Lee Friedman
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Yes, Summer Tanager continues at Claremont Canyon
At 10:50 this morning, I found and photographed the continuing Summer Tanager at Claremont Canyon Regional Preserve. It was in the oaks about 10 yards down the trail from the bench at the first view p
At 10:50 this morning, I found and photographed the continuing Summer Tanager at Claremont Canyon Regional Preserve. It was in the oaks about 10 yards down the trail from the bench at the first view p
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Lee Friedman
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Lake Anza: Cackling Goose and Common Mergansers
At 1PM today (Tuesday), there was a lone Cackling Goose on the grass above the beach at Lake Anza. There were also 8 Common Mergansers on the Lake. Cackling Goose: https://www.flickr.com/photos/995838
At 1PM today (Tuesday), there was a lone Cackling Goose on the grass above the beach at Lake Anza. There were also 8 Common Mergansers on the Lake. Cackling Goose: https://www.flickr.com/photos/995838
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Lee Friedman
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White-Throated Sparrow, Wilson's Snipes at EBMUD Valle Vista 10/12
Yesterday at 11:30AM there was a White-Throated Sparrow foraging just outside the northwest corner of the EBMUD Valle Vista Staging area. Photo: https://www.flickr.com/photos/99583878@N06/45294570831/
Yesterday at 11:30AM there was a White-Throated Sparrow foraging just outside the northwest corner of the EBMUD Valle Vista Staging area. Photo: https://www.flickr.com/photos/99583878@N06/45294570831/
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Lee Friedman
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GGAS Tilden Nature Area Outing 10/5
During Alan Kaplan’s GGAS walk by the Tilden Nature Area and Jewel Lake, there was also a juvenile Cedar Waxwing perched under the Pacific-Slope Flycatcher. Cedar Waxwings are somewhat unusual for thi
During Alan Kaplan’s GGAS walk by the Tilden Nature Area and Jewel Lake, there was also a juvenile Cedar Waxwing perched under the Pacific-Slope Flycatcher. Cedar Waxwings are somewhat unusual for thi
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Lee Friedman
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Fox Sparrows arriving Briones
Yesterday along the Seaborg Trail at Briones I saw my FOS Fox Sparrow (about 20 yards west of the junction with the Crescent Ridge Trail). They usually begin arriving in Contra Costa in September (one
Yesterday along the Seaborg Trail at Briones I saw my FOS Fox Sparrow (about 20 yards west of the junction with the Crescent Ridge Trail). They usually begin arriving in Contra Costa in September (one
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Lee Friedman
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Baird's yes Buff-Breasted no at West County this afternoon
Two Baird's Sandpipers were (still) at the West County Wastewater Plant in Richmond this afternoon, observed from 4:30-4:45PM. Of the four eastern-most pools (those closest to Richmond Parkway), they
Two Baird's Sandpipers were (still) at the West County Wastewater Plant in Richmond this afternoon, observed from 4:30-4:45PM. Of the four eastern-most pools (those closest to Richmond Parkway), they
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Lee Friedman
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FOS Townsend's Warbler at EBMUD Valle Vista
I was birding yesterday morning at EBMUD's Valle Vista (permit required) and saw my first Townsend's Warbler of the season off of the Redwood Trail (the loop that starts uphill from the Staging Area a
I was birding yesterday morning at EBMUD's Valle Vista (permit required) and saw my first Townsend's Warbler of the season off of the Redwood Trail (the loop that starts uphill from the Staging Area a
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Lee Friedman
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Hermit Warbler at Vollmer Peak area of Tilden
Yesterday morning at about 10AM there was an immature female Hermit Warbler in the conifers along the Seaview Trail in the Vollmer Peak area (the relatively flat portion of the trail). A photo of it i
Yesterday morning at about 10AM there was an immature female Hermit Warbler in the conifers along the Seaview Trail in the Vollmer Peak area (the relatively flat portion of the trail). A photo of it i
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Lee Friedman
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Marsh Creek and Big Break Trails--Good Raptors, Blue Grosbeak
Yesterday morning in Oakley I birded Marsh Creek Trail from E. Cypress Road north to the junction with Big Break Regional Trail and followed the latter west for 1 mile before returning. My realized ho
Yesterday morning in Oakley I birded Marsh Creek Trail from E. Cypress Road north to the junction with Big Break Regional Trail and followed the latter west for 1 mile before returning. My realized ho
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Lee Friedman
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Black-Headed Grosbeak at Jewel Lake (Tilden)
A Black-headed Grosbeak (my FOS) was singing nicely near Jewel Lake (between the Nature Center and the Lake) in Tilden Park this morning. Good birding, Lee Friedman
A Black-headed Grosbeak (my FOS) was singing nicely near Jewel Lake (between the Nature Center and the Lake) in Tilden Park this morning. Good birding, Lee Friedman
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Lee Friedman
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